BusinessWestpac increases some fixed home loan and term deposit ratesWestpac will raise some home loan rates by up to 14 basis points.17 Apr 04:27 AM
BusinessANZ now tips three straight OCR hikes as inflation worries growANZ now tips three OCR hikes this year, starting with one in July.13 Apr 02:30 AM
PremiumBusinessGrim warning from RBNZ as it braces for full impact of oil shockThe bank discussed the possibility of earlier interest rate hikes to head off inflation.08 Apr 04:34 AM
PremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: D-day for Reserve Bank, but do we have more options than the Aussies? 07 Apr 10:15 PM
PremiumOfficial Cash Rate‘First do no harm’ - why the RBNZ will watch and wait on tomorrow's OCR decision06 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Petrol spike will hit inflation but RBNZ right to hold its nerve29 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'High household debt': Credit ratings agency downgrades NZ's outlook to negative20 Mar 07:59 PM
Business'Still fragile': GDP growth not as strong as hoped, Iran war casts 'shadow' over outlook18 Mar 10:38 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGDP due today: Did the economy keep growing through the end of 2025? Economists are divided on how strong growth was in the fourth quarter. 18 Mar 06:10 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBrain drain continues to ease as fewer Kiwis departThere is growing evidence the migration cycle is on the up, ASB economist says.13 Mar 02:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateHow Iran war oil surge is rewiring expectations for RBNZ interest ratesThe conflict drove oil near US$120 a barrel before prices slipped below US$90.10 Mar 02:41 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Could KiwiSaver replace rate hikes as NZ's main inflation-fighting tool?ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerThe new inflation normal: What a hotter economy means for your moneyOpinion: If 3% (or even 4%) is the new 2%, this will have implications for investors.22 Feb 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why does talking about economic recovery make some people so angry?OPINION: An economy that is in recovery does not necessarily imply a healthy economy.21 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Interest rates and Auckland housing U-turn could give Luxon election tailwindOPINION: The Reserve Bank now looks less likely to lift the OCR before voting begins.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash Rate'At the early stages of a recovery': Reserve Bank keeps OCR on holdInflation at 3.1% in 2025 is now tipped to drop back into the 1-3% band.18 Feb 05:03 AM
BusinessBusiness confidence eases as inflation pressure emergesBusiness confidence has eased from record highs, but remains at historically high levels.29 Jan 03:56 AM
New ZealandOCR increase ‘could happen as soon as May’Inflation on essentials is running at about 3.8%, above its long-term average.27 Jan 06:20 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam Dann‘Dirty details creep us out the most’: How inflation threatens the recovery - Inside EconomicsANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.27 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Why Luxon and Willis should have left the Reserve Bank Governor aloneOPINION: Politicians should stay out of the Reserve Bank’s lane.23 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStubborn inflation could see interest rates rise sooner than forecastThe inflation rate is expected to exceed Reserve Bank forecasts.21 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: Trump's showdown with Powell puts Fed independence on the lineOPINION: The clash comes as Donald Trump pushes for faster rate cuts before mid-terms.20 Jan 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'She's new in the job' – PM, Finance Minister weigh in on Winston Peters' rebuke of RBNZ GovernorThe Governor should have sought advice before signing, the PM says.19 Jan 03:31 AM
Politics'Stay in her NZ lane': Peters takes aim at Reserve Bank Governor for commenting on US figureThe Finance Minister is keeping silent on the matter.14 Jan 01:52 AM
PoliticsNZ Reserve Bank Governor backs US counterpart against TrumpAnna Breman has joined 13 other central bank chiefs in backing Jerome Powell.13 Jan 11:12 PM
BusinessGold hits record high, dollar slides as Trump-Powell clash escalatesEx-Fed chiefs, some Republicans back Powell.12 Jan 06:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Is the economic recovery enough to save the coalition?OPINION: The fragile recovery puts the coalition's re-election on the line.23 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandCustomers jump on fixed terms as rates riseANZ is urging customers wanting to fix their rate to use its app or email.18 Dec 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateRBNZ Governor fires another 'calm down' shot at markets, as mortgage rates riseAnna Breman speaks to the Herald. 16 Dec 04:56 PM
PoliticsRevealed: How much house prices may grow over next four years according to TreasuryThe Half-Year Economic and Fiscal Update has been released today.16 Dec 12:07 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessASB quietly stops offering some mortgage rate discountsBank's move comes as Westpac increases its mortgage and term deposit rates.11 Dec 07:16 AM